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    Manquèrent (en. Missed)

    /mɑ̃.kɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Third person plural of the simple past of the verb manquer.
    They failed to keep their promise.
    Ils manquèrent à leur promesse.
    Expresses the absence or need for something.
    They lacked inspiration during the summer.
    Ils manquèrent d'inspiration durant l'été.
    Designates a situation where something is lacking.
    They ran out of time to finish the project.
    Ils manquèrent de temps pour finir le projet.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mancare', meaning to lack or to be absent.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lack
    To fall short of a promise or obligation.
    manquer à
    to be missing
    To not have enough of something.
    manquer de
    to miss an opportunity
    To fail to seize an opportunity.
    manquer une occasion

    Related Words

    to lack
    Not being present or not achieving a goal.
    manquer
    absence
    State of being absent.
    absence
    deficiency
    Inability to meet a requirement.
    défaut

    Slang Meanings

    To be in trouble.
    They were short on cash and found themselves in trouble.
    Ils manquèrent de fric et furent dans la mouise.
    To miss the boat.
    They had everything to gain, but they missed the boat.
    Ils avaient tout à gagner, mais ils manquèrent le coche.